Association manager

European Society of Cardiology; Biot; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teleworking 3 days/week

13th month salary

Vacation bonus (1%)

PERCO

Job summary

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) seeks an Association Manager for a permanent contract to lead its Sophia Antipolis headquarters in France. You will define and implement the association's strategy, oversee activities, support leadership and volunteers, and ensure ethical governance while strengthening ESC’s visibility and influence across Europe.

Travel within Europe is required; after a two‑month integration period teleworking up to 3 days/week is possible, with a fixed daily allowance

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business/management.
• Minimum 7 years in strategic and leadership roles.
• Experience in project leadership and volunteer motivation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Smartsheet.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement strategic direction of the groups.
• Manage group activities with ethical standards and governance.
• Support leadership and volunteer engagement.
• Enhance visibility and impact of group contributions.
• Promote association projects and achievements.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder alignment

Project leadership

Time management

Planning

Organizational skills

Team management

Relationship building

Problem solving

Decision making

Adaptability

Multi-project handling

Education

Master’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Salesforce

Smartsheet

Job description

The ESC is currently looking for a Association Manager for a permanent contract, CDI, as soon as possible to work at its headquarters in Sophia Antipolis, France.

Major duties and responsibilities:

to define and implement the strategic direction of the groups under their responsibility, ensuring alignment with ESC priorities and institutional governance. The role involves managing group activities in a professional and ethical manner, supporting leadership and volunteer engagement, while ensuring operational excellence. It also includes enhancing the visibility and impact of group contributions to reinforce ESC’s positioning, credibility, and influence:

Contribute to defining and implementing the Association’s strategy

In alignment with ESC governance principles, you will translate the Board’s strategic direction into concrete action plans. You will define and implement validated projects in collaboration with internal stakeholders, allocate appropriate resources (budget, staff, tools, timelines), and actively contribute to developing the Association’s activities to strengthen its positioning as a European leader.

Manage the Association and oversee its activities with professionalism and ethical standards

You will ensure smooth and ethical operations of the Association in line with ESC’s mission and values. This includes maintaining strong relationships with ESC stakeholders, acting as a trusted advisor to the Board, supporting strategic decision implementation, motivating volunteers, setting and tracking performance indicators, analyzing variances, and recommending or applying corrective measures when needed.

Uphold the brand image and ethical standards of the ESC, the Association, and the European Heart House

You will represent the Association and ESC in a consistent and positive manner, ensuring that all programs and services are promoted with coherence and clarity. You will also ensure that communications to members, committees, and partners reflect the values and professionalism of the organization.

Contribute to ESC’s development through promotion and visibility of the Association’s projects and achievements

You will actively support the visibility, recognition, and strategic positioning of the Association within ESC, by highlighting its initiatives and results across various platforms and audiences.

Profile:

• Master’s degree (Bac +4/5) in Business, Administration, or Management
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in strategic, operational, and leadership roles
• Project leadership and volunteer/team motivation
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Salesforce, Smartsheet
• Strategic thinking & stakeholder alignment
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making under pressure
• Adaptability and multi-project handling
• Time management, planning, and organizational abilities
• Effective team and project management
• Outstanding relationship-building with internal and external partners

Contract:

· Permanent contract based in Sophia-Antipolis

· French labour law provisions

· Business travel in Europe is to be expected, including weekends

Application:

• A CV
• Your availability (notice period, relocation, work permit...)
• Your salary expectations (gross / year)

Conditions:

- "Cadre" status,

- Fixed salary + 13th month and vacation bonus (1%)

- Possibility of teleworking up to 3 days a week, after two months' integration at ESC + fixed daily allowance

- Employee savings scheme: PERCO

Who we are:

The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) is a leading non-profit organisation representing over 100,000 cardiology professionals worldwide. Its mission is to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease. The ESC delivers innovative education, supports cutting-edge research, and sets clinical practice standards through a broad network of sub-specialty associations, working groups, and councils.

Visit our website to learn more: www.escardio.org

As part of its diversity policy, the ESC is an equal opportunity employer.

The ESC is a signatory of the “Activateur de Progrès” charter, promoting the belief that disability is a powerful driver of innovation and a key to building a more inclusive and equitable model in support of equal opportunities.

All applications will be carefully reviewed. Thank you for your interest in the European Society of Cardiology. However, if you do not hear from us within three weeks, please consider that we are not able to proceed with your application.